Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo medieval fishponds 170m north of Little Park Farm

Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Little Park Farm

England
List entry 1018430
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Little Park Farm is an ancient monument comprising a pair of constructed water management features dating to the medieval period. The fishponds represent evidence of organised aquaculture and landscape management typical of medieval agricultural estates in Wiltshire. Located north of Little Park Farm in the parish, the ponds reflect the importance of freshwater fish farming to the local medieval economy and food supply. The survival of these earthwork features demonstrates the enduring physical legacy of medieval farming practices and land use patterns in the region.

Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Little Park Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018430. View the official record →

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What is Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Little Park Farm?

Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Little Park Farm is an ancient monument comprising a pair of constructed water management features dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018430.

Who is responsible for protecting Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Little Park Farm?

Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Little Park Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1018430.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Little Park Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow in Mount Wood, 300m north-east of Upper Lodge (9.5 km), Two bowl barrows 320m south-east of Little London (9.7 km), Bowl barrow 200m south of Windmill Hill: part of the Windmill Hill round barrow cemetery (9.9 km).

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